Johnson, Steven
Extra Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780525538868
- author:
- Johnson, Steven
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Riverhead Books,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.7 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Public Health,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Steven Johnson's Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer tells the epic story of humanity's greatest achievement - doubling our life expectancy in just one century. From 1920, when global life expectancy was just over forty years, to today, where many people can expect to live more than eighty years.
This book explores the surprising and important factors that have contributed to this progress, from vaccines and decreased famines to seatbelts and strong public support systems. Johnson reveals the inspiring stories of cooperative innovation, brilliant thinkers, and dedicated activists who have driven positive change.
But Extra Life is also a reminder that there are still gaps in life expectancy and new threats on the horizon, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The book asks important questions about how we can avoid decreases in life expectancy and what current technologies or interventions could reduce the impact of future crises.
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